Rural Fire Authority’s CPR machines increase chances of survival

Mason County Rural Fire Authority

Rural Fire Authority’s CPR machines increase chances of survival

June 11, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief RIVERTON TOWNSHIP — Performing CPR on a patient who is experiencing cardiac arrest can be tiresome and inconsistent. To help alleviate this issue, the Mason County Rural Fire Authority found a solution by purchasing three devices, called LUCAS machines, that provide mechanical chest compressions. The first LUCAS 3 Chest Compression Machine (Lund University Cardiopulmonary Assist System)…

Father, son have served Custer Fire Department for combined 77 years

May 15, 2025

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief CUSTER — Father and son Larry and Darrell Crawford have accumulated a combined 77 years serving the citizens of Mason County as members of the Custer Fire Department. Both have served up the ranks of the department, including the role of chief. Darrell is the current fire chief and was preceded by his father. Larry joined the fire department…